Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 1, 2024

Posted by Neil McCarthy, James Palmiter, and G. Michael Weiksner, DragonGC, on Friday, March 1, 2024 Editor's Note: James Palmiter is CEO and Co-Founder of DragonGC. This post is based on a DragonGC memorandum by Neil McCarthy, Mr. Palmiter, G. Michael Weiksner, Natalie Richardson, and Evan Quille. DragonGC is a legal intelligence platform leveraging comprehensive ‘Authoritative Intelligence’ to offer curated, verified, and original sources.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 1, 2024

In the next five years, generative AI could fundamentally change financial institutions’ risk management by automating, accelerating, and enhancing everything from compliance to climate risk control.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 1, 2024

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, March 1, 2024 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of February 23-29, 2024 DEI on the Corporate Ballot: Strive’s Predictions for 2024 Posted by Justin Danhof, Strive Asset Management, on Friday, February 23, 2024 Tags: dei , director elections , ESG , Executive Compensation , Proxy season , Proxy voting , Shareholder activism Additional Proxy Vote Disclosure

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 1, 2024

Why do women hold only 28 percent of C-suite positions? A former PepsiCo COO shares how you can put your best foot forward to reverse the trend.

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Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 1, 2024

Among associates, women now outnumber men for the first time, but progress toward gender equality at the top of the legal profession remains glacially slow, and firms must implement time-tested solutions to ensure associates’ gender parity lasts throughout their careers, say Kelly Culhane and Nicole Joseph at Culhane Meadows.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 1, 2024

A new wave of software investing is on the horizon as private equity looks to create value through software portfolio companies.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 1, 2024

Clinician and business executive Cheryl Pegus shares her bold vision for healthcare and the role businesses can play in ensuring everyone has access to high-quality healthcare.

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The Guardian M&A

MARCH 1, 2024

UK haulage firm employs 20,000 people and customers include Asda, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose Business live – latest updates Bosses at the UK haulage company Wincanton have thrown their support behind a £762m takeover offer from the US logistics business GXO and dropped their backing for a rival bid. Wincanton said on Friday that directors intended to recommend unanimously an offer of 605p a share made by GXO on Thursday.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

In reply to Russell. So, you’re saying this is a better career choice than lawn mowing? I’m sorry, I could not resist. Oh wow did you know about this? There is an entire series of lawn mowing patches and vehicle stickers for sale online. Ummmm… Something really important just came up, have to run. Thanks.

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NYT M&A

MARCH 1, 2024

Under pressure to improve safety, Boeing may reassume ownership of Spirit, which makes the bodies of the troubled 737 Max planes.

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Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

In reply to Baggins. Baggins, I agree with you on the shadowing of a senior appraiser. How many years would that take? As a senior appraiser would you pay them on the engagements you completed and they accompanied you? What percentage does the average trainee get today? I do not remember what my percentage of the engagement was because it has been so long ago.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 1, 2024

Cooley LLP-advised software company Everbridge said Friday that Kirkland & Ellis LLP-led Thoma Bravo has agreed to up its proposed acquisition of Everbridge to $35 per share from $28.60, boosting Everbridge's implied value on the transaction from $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion and sending its stock soaring an additional 25%.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

In reply to Baggins. Hopefully this link will work for you without the MLS login. Section 22. MLS rules and regulations. What you see below, is something of a long term collaboration effort, as metropolitan MLS’s eventually combined, shared data, and adopted each others more meaningful guidelines. [link] The PDC system is a side step to existing regulatory guidelines.

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Benzinga

MARCH 1, 2024

Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG ) shares are trading higher after it amended and restated the previously announced merger agreement with Thoma Bravo. As per the terms of the amended and restated deal, Thoma Bravo has increased the price at which it has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Everbridge to $35.00 per share in cash, or $6.40 per share higher the original transaction price.

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Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

In reply to Baggins. This is great information. I wish that my MLS would take the data they give more seriously. I was a member of five MLS Boards. We do not have a one catch all MLS for the state. Example: my local board covers only four counties. I have to join the other Boards to cover the other areas I want to work in. My business is mainly rural areas about 50 miles radius.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 1, 2024

Plane maker says reintegrating its former unit would strengthen safety and improve quality

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

In reply to Lamarr Banks. You are correct! Trainees would be perfect for this. None of the amcs I work with will not allow trainees to inspect the property without being accompanied by a higher licensed appraiser. When they started this it did not make sense then and it does not make sense now. This is one of the very reason I do not have any trainees.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 1, 2024

A leading provider of commercial food-service furniture solutions initiates sell-side engagement managed by Sun Acquisitions. With over three decades of industry expertise, they have established themselves as a trusted source for a comprehensive range of furniture offerings tailored to the needs of businesses across various sectors. Established in 1984 and under current ownership since 2014, they have been a cornerstone in the commercial furniture market.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Should property data collectors who inspect properties & provide information to real estate appraisers be licensed by state appraiser boards?

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Appraisal 79

Benzinga

MARCH 1, 2024

Vista Outdoor Inc (NYSE: VSTO ) confirmed the receipt of an unsolicited indication of interest from MNC Capital in an all-cash transaction for $35.00 per Vista share. MNC Capital plans to fund the transaction with approximately $1.5 billion of equity and $1.4 billion of debt financing. The investment firm, represented by Mark Gottfredson, emphasizes that its offer ensures U.S. ownership of.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 1, 2024

Purchasing a business can be exciting but securing the necessary financing can often be challenging for many aspiring entrepreneurs. In such cases, seller financing emerges as a viable option, enabling buyers to negotiate terms directly with the seller. The most critical aspects of these negotiations are interest rates and repayment periods, which must strike a balance that suits both parties involved.

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Benzinga

MARCH 1, 2024

Boeing Co (NYSE: BA ) is reportedly discussing acquiring Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc (NYSE: SPR ), the former jet-fuselage supplier it spun off two decades ago. The troubled aerospace company, with a current market valuation of approximately $3.3 billion, has been plagued by manufacturing issues, significantly impacting production at Boeing. Spirit’s strategic options are being explored as it faces scrutiny over quality problems affecting Boeing’s 737 MAX jets.

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Appraiser Newsroom

MARCH 1, 2024

Join ASA’s NYC Chapter for a presentation by Barbara Chamberlain, Director, Art Services, Private Client Select Insurance Services, LLC. The presentation is entitled Appraisers, Insurance & High Net Worth Private Collections and will cover how personal property appraisers can work with insurance professionals in the high-net-worth private collections space.

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Benzinga

MARCH 1, 2024

On Friday, Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC ) announced that it has acquired M&F Management and Financing, the parent company of TCS EMEA, as Tennant seeks to accelerate growth in the EMEA region. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition gives Tennant an established direct channel into countries including Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

In reply to jaydee. My dream site would be hosted by an appraisal co-op that made calls to every US appraiser pretending to be an AMC to inquire about fees. The fees would then be posted online for all to see, thus exposing the deadbeats in the industry.

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Appraisal 62

Financial Times M&A

MARCH 1, 2024

Exit leaves barely any senior managers from failed Swiss bank remaining at combined group

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

In reply to Honest Appraiser. I do believe in the old saying “no pain, no gain” Nothing is free in life and sometimes people need to do the right thing to make a point. Sure, it stings but if one can endure the fallout I believe the awards are well worth it. As one commentator pointed out Hawaii did it and it stopped the AMC’s dead in their tracks.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 1, 2024

Acquisition of Vizio shows the US retailer is serious about building a rival to Amazon Prime

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

In reply to Russell. Appraisers conversing about unreliable MLS data should turn to the Realty boards which govern the MLS instead. Some of the better managed MLS systems have firm rules and a complaint submission system in place. If agents fail to update listings within a week, fail to correct flawed data or somehow not disclose uncertain or altered data, they receive scaling penalties from the MLS agreement terms.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 1, 2024

Investors in energy industry engineering company McDermott International Inc. shouldn't be granted class certification in their suit over the company's $6 billion all-stock acquisition of Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., a federal magistrate judge has determined.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

MARCH 1, 2024

In our most recent earnings call blog posts, Themes from Q3 Earnings Calls, Part 1: Upstream and Themes from Q3 Earnings Calls, Part 2: Oilfield Services (“OFS”) Companies, we explored the transformation of the energy sector due to M&A activity and the persistent drive to optimize efficiency in well operations and services.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 52

Law 360 M&A

MARCH 1, 2024

A Washington federal judge refused Friday to give another chance to a proposed shareholder class action alleging Avalara lied to win investors' support for an $8.4 billion private equity buyout, in an order finding the lead plaintiff failed again to show the tax software company made false statements.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

MARCH 1, 2024

We started our auto blog just after the last leap year, so it’s either our first or fourth birthday, depending on how you view it. Our blog start coincided with the beginning of the pandemic, and auto dealers (and all of us) have been on a wild ride in the four years since.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 1, 2024

A power struggle at network connectivity services provider PacketFabric Inc. hit Delaware's Court of Chancery on Thursday, with an investor and two directors suing for a court declaration that they are still members of the board.

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